March 9, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that outfielders
Chandler Simpson (hamstring) and
Cedric Mullins (back) are feeling better and should play on Tuesday in Grapefruit League action, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Simpson, the more attractive fantasy outfielder of the two because of his high-end speed, has not played since last Tuesday after feeling soreness in his left hamstring. It's an injury the 25-year-old had battled through early in camp, so the Rays aren't taking any chances. Simpson doesn't offer much to fantasy managers outside of stolen bases, so he could be vulnerable to a loss of playing time if his glove doesn't improve in the outfield. Mullins, 31, also hasn't played since last Tuesday due to a sore back, but it's not viewed as a long-term issue. He still has power from the left side and could be on the strong side of a platoon in Tampa, but declining batted-ball metrics for Mullins make him merely a late-round dice roll in mixed fantasy leagues this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
March 9, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have signed kicker
Nick Folk to a two-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. Folk spent 2025 with the New York Jets and is now heading to Atlanta for his 20th season in the NFL. He has played for four teams over five years, making appearances with the Patriots, Titans, Jets, and Falcons. He was a rare bright spot for New York last year, going 28-for-29 on field goals and 22-for-22 on extra points. The 41-year-old should benefit from a move to Atlanta, where he'll spend at least half of his games kicking inside a dome. He'll also offer the Falcons a refreshing upgrade at kicker after they trotted out a combination of
Parker Romo and
Zane Gonzalez in the aftermath of
Younghoe Koo's early-season release.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback
Kyle Allen to a two-year, $4.1 million deal that is worth up to $6.1 million, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Allen most recently backed up
Jared Goff in Detroit, and now he'll join Buffalo to back up his close friend,
Josh Allen. The 29-year-old instantly slots into the No. 2 role on the depth chart after the Bills watched
Mitch Trubisky depart for the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Buffalo will hope that Josh Allen stays healthy for all of 2026, but if he needs to miss any time, they'll feel comfortable about plugging Kyle Allen into the offensive system. The Houston product mostly just handled kneel-down situations for the Lions in 2025, but back in 2019 with the Panthers, he appeared in 13 games with 3,322 passing yards, 19 total touchdowns, and 23 total turnovers.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
March 9, 2026
Atlanta Braves left-hander
Joey Wentz (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays during a collision near first base on Sunday, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Wentz will be forced to miss the entire 2026 season as a result. Although the 28-year-old southpaw has started only 39 of the 117 games he's pitched in over the course of his four-year big-league career, he offered the Braves some rotation depth with injuries to right-handers
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) and
Hurston Waldrep (elbow), who both had surgeries on their arms this spring. It's yet another blow to the Braves' pitching depth before the start of the new season. Wentz pitched for the Braves, Pirates, and Twins in 2025, posting an ugly 5.60 ERA (4.06 FIP) and 1.56 WHIP with 92 K's and 43 walks in 98 innings in 39 appearances (13 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
March 9, 2026
The Chicago Bears have re-signed quarterback
Case Keenum to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with a maximum value of $8 million, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Keenum hasn't played an NFL snap since 2023, and he spent 2025 in the third-string role behind
Caleb Williams and
Tyson Bagent. The depth chart isn't expected to change much in 2026, so we're a bit surprised to see the Bears make such a financial commitment to a third-string quarterback. With that said, he offers indisputed experience, depth, and a veteran presence in an otherwise young quarterback room. Chicago will hope its investment in Keenum ends up being an exercise of caution, as he'd likely only get into a game if both Williams and Bagent were hurt (or if Bagent gets traded).
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
March 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent tight end
Charlie Kolar to a three-year, $24.3 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. While Pelissero notes that this is the largest deal ever for a blocking tight end, we wouldn't be surprised to see Kolar step into more of a receiving role in Los Angeles. He showed flashes of pass-catching potential in Baltimore -- as much as he could while buried in the No. 3 tight end role behind
Mark Andrews and
Isaiah Likely. He had a career-high 10 catches for 142 yards in 2025, headlined by a two-game touchdown streak during the first half of the season. With the Bolts, he'll presumably operate as the No. 2 tight end behind
Oronde Gadsden. Despite the new contract and bump up the depth chart, Kolar likely still faces an uphill battle to fantasy relevance in a Mike McDaniel system that hasn't leaned super heavily on its No. 2 tight end in the past.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
Min Woo Lee has put together one of the strongest starts to the season, recording five finishes of T38 or better, including three straight top-12 results. He looks to carry that momentum into THE PLAYERS, where he has made three career starts with finishes of T6, T54, and T20. TPC Sawgrass rewards players who find fairways, play well on approach, and convert their opportunities on the greens. Lee ranks seventh on tour in total strokes gained (+1.573 per round), 78th on approach (+0.116), and 39th in putting (+0.411). He has also been excellent off the tee, ranking first in total driving. His proximity from key approach ranges has been mixed, sitting 46th from 125-150 yards (20'10") and 129th from 150-175 yards (31'1"), distances that accounted for 36.5% of all approach shots here last year. At $7,500 on DraftKings, Lee offers plenty of upside at his price, though he will likely need a stronger week with his mid-irons to return value.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 9, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have re-signed tight end
Greg Dulcich to a one-year deal worth $3.25 million, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Dulcich enjoyed a late-season breakout with Miami in 2025, capitalizing on an injury to fellow tight end
Darren Waller. The 25-year-old had multiple catches in each of his last seven games, including 11 catches over the final three weeks of the regular season. The highlight of his year came in Week 17 against the Patriots, when Dulcich caught five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 10 contests; if you extrapolate that number over a 17-game season, he would've been the TE27 overall behind
T.J. Hockenson and ahead of
Sam LaPorta. It's a bit too premature to say that Dulcich has top-25 appeal for 2026, but we like his chances to get more involved if he's confirmed as the Dolphins' new No. 1 tight end with Waller gone.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeremy Fowler
March 9, 2026
Sahith Theegala continued his strong start to the season with his third top-10 finish, a T6 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He now heads to THE PLAYERS, where he has four career starts with mixed results, ranging from a missed cut to a T9 finish here in 2024. TPC Sawgrass rewards players who hit fairways, are solid on approach, and convert opportunities on the green. Theegala ranks 22nd in total strokes gained (+1.014 per round), 44th on approach (+0.353), and 33rd in putting (+0.480), though he has struggled a bit off the tee, sitting 80th in total driving. His mid-iron play has been especially sharp, ranking ninth on tour in proximity from 150-175 yards and 40th from 125-150. Those two ranges accounted for 36.5% of all approach shots here last year. At $7,000 on DraftKings, Theegala enters the week in great form and brings plenty of upside at this price.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 9, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He is dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee, and it might sideline Kuminga for a third consecutive game. Kuminga's absence from the rotation has given
Zaccharie Risacher,
Corey Kispert, and
Mouhamed Gueye a chance to stake a claim for more playing time, but none of the trio has stepped up. The Hawks are increasingly depending on their starters as they chase a playoff spot.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
John Collins (neck) isn't expected to play this week, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Monday night against the New York Knicks. It looks like Collins will then miss at least three more games due to a neck strain. As a result of Collins' absence,
Kobe Sanders' role on the team has grown, but he hasn't been a reliable source for fantasy value. Collins is the second Clippers big man to go down in a short period, joining
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot), who has been ruled out for the season.
Brook Lopez and
Isaiah Jackson must now hold down the fort at center,
--Taavi PailkSource: Tomer Azarly
March 9, 2026
The Tennessee Titans signed former New York Giants tight end
Daniel Bellinger to an undisclosed deal on Monday, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The move reunites him with former head coach Brian Daboll, who is now the offensive coordinator in Tennessee. The 25-year-old is expected to help replace
Chig Okonkwo, who is most likely departing in free agency. Second-year tight end
Gunnar Helm is expected to move into the top pass-catching tight end role in Tennessee, with Bellinger likely being the No. 2. In his four years with the Giants and Daboll, Bellinger had 88 catches for 934 yards and four touchdowns in 62 regular-season games. The former fourth-rounder in 2022 out of San Diego State had a career-best 286 receiving yards on 19 catches last year, scoring only twice in 16 games. Unless Helm misses time due to injury in 2026, Bellinger should be on the waiver wire in standard 12-team leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
March 9, 2026
The New York Giants re-signed wide receiver
Isaiah Hodgins on Monday to an undisclosed one-year deal, a source told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Hodgins began last season on the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad before eventually being signed to the Giants' active roster in November. The 27-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2020 out of Oregon State caught just 10 of his 19 targets for 115 yards and one touchdown in seven games (five starts) for the G-Men in 2025. At best, he'll most likely be competing for the WR3 role in New York now that
Wan'Dale Robinson has left in free agency. And with new tight end
Isaiah Likely in town, Hodgins could be the fourth or fifth option for young quarterback
Jaxson Dart in the passing game. In his five years in the NFL, Hodgins has only 70 catches for 749 yards and eight touchdowns in 38 games played (19 starts) for the Giants and Bills.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 9, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post will join the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. The Warriors head into the action without
Al Horford (toe) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness), giving Post a chance to make his 33rd start of the campaign. He has averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds as a member of the first unit. On Monday, he's in a good position to eclipse these numbers, as the Jazz have had trouble against opposing big men all season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Golden State Warriors
March 9, 2026
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
Jahan Dotson reached an agreement on Monday with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year, $15 million deal worth up to $17 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal also includes $10 million fully guaranteed for Dotson. The 25-year-old was joined by
Olamide Zaccheaus as free-agent additions on Monday at the receiver position for Atlanta. Both Dotson and Zaccheaus will be clearly behind
Drake London in the pecking order for WR1 duties. In fact, Dotson and Zaccheaus could be competing for the No. 2/3 role going into the 2026 regular season. However, he should have a better chance to secure more targets after catching just 37 passes in 34 regular-season games the last two seasons behind
A.J. Brown and
DeVonta Smith in Philadelphia. Dotson's best season was his rookie year in 2022 with the Commanders, when he caught 35 passes for 523 yards and seven touchdowns. The former first-rounder will probably go undrafted in 12-team leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 9, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan (illness) is poised to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers. The team has removed DeRozan from the injury report after he sat out Sunday's loss to Chicago due to illness. DeRozan's absence allowed
Daeqwon Plowden to start, and he had a fine performance with 16 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Plowden had totaled only 10 points as a reserve across the previous three games, so he shouldn't interest fantasy managers with DeRozan back.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver
Jalen Nailor on a three-year, $35 million deal that includes $23 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Nailor had a bigger role the last two seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, combining for 57 catches on 95 targets for 858 yards and 10 touchdowns over 34 games (15 starts) the last two years. The 27-year-old won't be asked to be a top wideout in his new home, but he should at least be a top-three pass-catcher in Vegas, barring another big acquisition at the position in free agency. The former sixth-rounder's fantasy football arrow is definitely pointing up now that he should have a clearer path to consistent targets after being overshadowed by both
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison in Minnesota. Nailor's connection with the expected No. 1 overall pick, Indiana quarterback
Fernando Mendoza, will go a long way in determining how big a role he'll have in his new digs. For now, he's an interesting sleeper at wideout to consider this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (hip, foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. James also dealt with an elbow injury last week and has missed two games. If he can't return on Tuesday night,
Rui Hachimura will continue to start. The Japanese forward finished Sunday's win over the New York Knicks with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one block. James' absence also leaves more minutes available to
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Jake LaRavia. At the same time,
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves, who combined for 60 of the Lakers' 110 points on Sunday, dictate the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Boston Celtics point guard
Payton Pritchard (neck) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. Pritchard is typically very durable, but he might be sidelined on Tuesday due to neck spasms. If Pritchard is ruled out for the contest,
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez will be candidates for increased minutes. Scheierman has grown his fantasy reputation in recent weeks and is coming off his fourth double-double of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Jason Day missed the cut at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, and that was followed by a missed cut at The Genesis Invitational two weeks ago. Day opened the season with two top-25 finishes in his first three starts. Day will need to shake off these missed cuts and get back to his early-season form to have a chance to compete this weekend. Day missed the 2025 edition of THE PLAYERS Championship but tied for 35th in 2025 and tied for 19th in 2023. Over the past 12 months, Day ranks in the 83rd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's THE PLAYERS Championship over 30% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 9, 2026
Patrick Cantlay missed the cut at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, and this was followed by a tie for 37th at The Genesis Invitational two weeks ago. He'll now turn his focus on preparing for this week's THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Cantlay finished tied for 12th in 2025 and tied for 68th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's THE PLAYERS Championship over 30% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 9, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (illness) is back on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Luckily, he was added to the injury list because of illness, not the back issue that has bothered him for much of the season. With
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) and
Trayce Jackson-Davis (finger) unavailable, the Raports must lean on
Sandro Mamukelashvili and
Jonathan Mogbo inside the paint if Poeltl can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks. After making five consecutive appearances, Allen departed the lineup on Sunday against Charlotte to manage his right knee injury, and he might miss another contest on Tuesday. In Allen's absence,
Haywood Highsmith entered the rotation on Sunday, but he shouldn't generate much interest among fantasy managers. In 21 minutes, Highsmith recorded three points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He is dealing with right knee synovitis.
Ryan Rollins has returned to the starting lineup in Porter Jr.'s absence and will continue to have an expanded role on Tuesday night. Over the last three games, he has produced averages of 13.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.3 steals. On Tuesday, Rollins faces a tough matchup against the Suns, who allow the fifth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
The New York Yankees announced on Monday that they reassigned right-handed pitching prospect
Elmer Rodriguez and outfielder
Spencer Jones to minor-league camp. Rodriguez, who is the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he could be one of the top arms considered if the Yankees have any openings in their rotation down the road. The 22-year-old allowed two runs with five strikeouts and one walk in his two Grapefruit League starts over six innings. The former Boston Red Sox farmhand broke out in three minor-league stops in 2025, posting a 2.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 176:57 K: BB in 150 innings over 27 outings (26 starts). Rodriguez features a sinker, sweeper, and curveball and is already one of the best young ground-ball pitchers with improving control. He's a name to monitor in deeper single-year formats in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Yankees
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (back) has not been included on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. A back issue kept Kuzma sidelined on Sunday against Orlando, but his absence will be limited to one game. After being a DNP-CD for the first time in his career last Monday against Boston, Kuzma produced back-to-back good performances, shooting 13-for-20 from the field. He will try to keep his hot streak going on Tuesday against the league's 10th-best defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP continues to manage a calf injury and didn't play on Sunday against Orlando as Milwaukee completed a back-to-back set. Since returning to action this month, Antetokounmpo has averaged 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 26.3 minutes. With him back in the fold,
Jericho Sims will be bumped to the bench on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) will play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. It initially looked unlikely that George would play in the game after he was added late to the injury report with a questionable designation. The team has now upgraded him to available. George has had a wonderful campaign and could be extremely busy on offense against Golden State, as there aren't many other scoring options available for the Jazz. Through three appearances this month, George has averaged 29.3 points in 30.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. He was initially expected to return to the lineup after missing time for personal reasons, but an illness will keep Collier sidelined. Due to Collier's absence,
Cody Williams,
Elijah Harkless, and
Svi Mykhailiuk could be a lot busier than usual in the backcourt. Collier's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle to an undisclosed deal on Monday, multiple sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Dowdle was never expected to return to Carolina in his search for an RB1 role after back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Panthers and Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old carried the Panthers' backfield last year when
Chuba Hubbard missed time due to injury, and he finished with 1,076 rushing yards and a career-high six rushing scores on 236 carries over 17 regular-season games (11 starts). Dowdle's production trailed off late last year, though, as Hubbard was kept in the fold out of the backfield. In Pittsburgh, he may have a similar problem. Pass-catching back
Kenneth Gainwell signed with the Bucs, but Jaylen Watson remains and could be a serious threat to Dowdle's fantasy upside as he heads into his sixth NFL season. Dowdle finished 2025 as the RB16 in half-PPR scoring.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
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